BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
2,938 km
1,826 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,938 km
1,826 mi / 1,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BWH KTM
Airport Name Butterworth Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BWH KTM
ICAO Code WMKB VNKT
City Butterworth Kathmandu
Country Malaysia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 11 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 5.470000, 100.390000 27.700000, 85.360000

Butterworth (BWH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,938 kilometers (1,826 miles / 1,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Butterworth, it's 03:11 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,379 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Butterworth Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Butterworth (BWH) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Butterworth Airport (BWH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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